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Stormont Vail Health Celebrates Ag Day at K-State
Stormont Vail Health joined the excitement of Ag Weekend at Kansas State University with an all-inclusive tailgate and game tickets for team members. More than 400 team members came together to enjoy great food, connect with colleagues, and celebrate our partnership with K-State Athletics. The Wildcats made the day even better with a 34–20 win…
Read MoreBetter Outcomes Start with a Picture
Join Dr. Hashmi for October’s Walk With A Doc. Join Dr. Mehmood Hashmi, Hematology and Oncology specialist at Stormont Vail Health, for a community walk and conversation about how imaging tools like CT and MRI help spot disease before symptoms earlier—giving patients their best chance at a healthy outcome. 👟 Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025🕘 9…
Read MoreNational APP Week 2025: Sept. 22–26
Recognizing the Professionals Advancing Exceptional Care This week is National APP Week—a time to celebrate the contributions of Advanced Practice Providers across healthcare, including: APPs are vital to the quality, continuity, and innovation of patient care. We’re grateful for the expertise, collaboration, and dedication our advanced practitioners bring to our teams and every patient interaction…
Read MoreCelebrating Nursing Excellence at Magnetizing KC 2025
Stormont Vail Health proudly participated in the annual Magnetizing KC symposium, hosted by the Kansas City Magnet Program Directors Consortium. This year’s theme, “Ignite the Power of Excellence,” spotlighted innovation, collaboration, and compassion in nursing. Fifty-nine team members represented Stormont Vail, including several presenters who shared impactful work in nursing leadership and innovation. Podium Presentations…
Read MoreSurgical Precision Starts with a Picture
Join Dr. Regier at our FIRST Walk with a Doc in Junction City. Dr. Daniel Regier, general surgeon at our Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, will explain how imaging tools like CT and MRI give our Surgical Care team the clarity they need to deliver the BEST care patients deserve—from identifying issues early to…
Read MoreMessage from Mark: The Impact of Partnership
Stormont Vail Health has had pivotal collaborations in its history that have changed the course of the organization. Thirty years later the the joint venture has proven to be one of the most successful hospital-medical clinic mergers in the country, resulting in today’s Stormont Vail Health. “The success of this was primarily because all operating…
Read MoreShawna & Janet: July 2025 Persons of the Moment
How Teamwork Turned a Call into a Lifesaving Moment At Stormont Vail Health, our Transitional Care Management team makes follow-up calls to every discharged patient. These calls support recovery—but one recent call became a life-saving moment thanks to the incredible teamwork of Shawnna Beck (Care Manager) and Janet Spantgos, registered nurses with Care Transformation. When…
Read MoreHelp Raise Awareness During Malnutrition Awareness Week | Sept. 8–12, 2025
Stormont Vail Health is proud to partner with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) for Malnutrition Awareness Week, a national initiative focused on improving nutrition care and outcomes. We’re excited to share that our Clinical Nutrition team is launching a new care process for identifying and treating malnutrition at our Topeka and…
Read MoreWalk-In Sports Physicals Available at Stormont Vail Health Express Care Locations
Stormont Vail Health is offering sports physicals at all Express Care locations, providing families with a fast and convenient option to get students ready for the upcoming sports season. No appointment is necessary – just walk in during clinic hours: A couple things to know before you head in: Find an Express Care location near…
Read MoreNorth Fielding Primary Care Clinic Closed on Monday, July 21 – Express Care Remains Open
The Primary Care offices located in the upper level of the Stormont Vail North Fielding Clinic (4505 NW Fielding Road) will be closed Monday, July 21 due to air conditioning issues.The Express Care urgent care clinic in the lower level of North Fielding remains open as usual – through the weekend and Monday.Patients with primary…
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